Netflix Games' newest addition is a fresh take on the timeless classic, Minesweeper. Originally a Microsoft PC staple from the 90s (with an even earlier design), this iteration boasts enhanced graphics and a globe-trotting world tour mode.
Unlike some of Netflix Games' more complex indie titles or show tie-ins, this is a surprisingly simple, yet engaging, logic puzzle. Many will already be familiar with Minesweeper from other devices. In the Netflix version, players navigate a world map, uncovering mines and unlocking new locations.
The core gameplay remains true to the original: a grid-based puzzle where players must locate hidden mines. Each clicked square reveals a number indicating adjacent mines. Players flag suspected mine locations, methodically clearing the board until all mines are either flagged or safely avoided.
Subscribe to Pocket Gamer on Crush depthWhile its simplicity might not immediately appeal to those accustomed to more visually stimulating games like Fruit Ninja or Candy Crush, Minesweeper's enduring popularity speaks for itself. Even a quick refresher on the rules proved surprisingly addictive.
Will this be a game-changer that compels new subscriptions to Netflix's premium tier? Perhaps not. However, for existing subscribers who appreciate classic logic puzzles, Minesweeper offers another compelling reason to maintain their subscription.
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